Meaning of Necessarily
used to say that something cannot be avoided
In simple words: In a way that is needed or required.
Necessarily in a sentence
- The number of places available is necessarily limited.
- Servants necessarily had close contact with their employers.
- Biggest doesn't necessarily mean best.
- It isn't necessarily true that sugar is bad for you.
- The more expensive articles are not necessarily better.
- ‘We're going to lose.’ ‘Not necessarily.’
- The views in this article do not necessarily reflect those of the college.
How to use Necessarily
Use 'necessarily' to express that something must be true or always happens, but be careful not to use it in overly casual situations, where simpler words might work better.
Grammar pattern
necessarily + clause
Memory hint
Think of 'necessary' — if something is necessary, it is always needed.
Related words
Collocations with Necessarily
- necessarily true
- not necessarily
- necessarily follow
- necessarily involved
Synonyms for Necessarily
- essentially
- requiredly
- invariably
- inevitably
Opposites of Necessarily
- optionally
- unnecessarily
Common mistakes with Necessarily
- 'Necessarily' is sometimes confused with 'necessarily not'.
- Learners often drop the word entirely when it's contextually important.
- Using 'necessarily' incorrectly to mean 'definitely' or 'certainly'.
Necessarily appears in
Necessarily in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بالضرورة
بطريقة ضرورية أو مطلوبة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অগত্যা, অবশ্যই
যেভাবে প্রয়োজন বা দরকার
- GermanDeutsch
Notwendigerweise
Auf eine Weise, die benötigt oder erforderlich ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Necesariamente
De una manera que es necesaria o requerida.
- Persianفارسی
لزوماً، حتماً
به شکلی که لازمه یا باید باشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Nécessairement
D'une manière qui est nécessaire ou requise.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़रूरी तौर पर
उस तरह से जिसकी ज़रूरत हो या जो ज़रूरी हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Necessariamente
In un modo che è necessario o richiesto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Necessariamente
De um jeito que é preciso ou exigido.
- RussianРусский
Необходимо
Так, как это нужно или требуется.
- Urduاردو
ضروری طور پر، لازمی طور پر
ایسے طریقے سے جس کی ضرورت ہو یا جو لازمی ہو۔
- Chinese中文
必然
以必要或要求的方式。
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Frequently asked questions about Necessarily
What does Necessarily mean?
In a way that is needed or required.
What is the definition of Necessarily?
used to say that something cannot be avoided
How do you use Necessarily in a sentence?
The number of places available is necessarily limited.
Can you give another example of Necessarily?
Servants necessarily had close contact with their employers.
What are synonyms for Necessarily?
Common alternatives include essentially, requiredly, invariably, inevitably.
What is the opposite of Necessarily?
Opposite meanings include optionally, unnecessarily.
What words go with Necessarily?
It commonly pairs with necessarily true, not necessarily, necessarily follow, necessarily involved.
What are common mistakes when using Necessarily?
'Necessarily' is sometimes confused with 'necessarily not'. Learners often drop the word entirely when it's contextually important. Using 'necessarily' incorrectly to mean 'definitely' or 'certainly'.
How do you pronounce Necessarily?
US: /["/ˌnesəˈserəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˌnesəˈserəli//ˈnesəsərəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Necessarily?
Use 'necessarily' to express that something must be true or always happens, but be careful not to use it in overly casual situations, where simpler words might work better.
What CEFR level is Necessarily?
"Necessarily" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.






